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Imperator
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Imperator, 2003,
105"h.x44"x44",Oil paint on turned and carved wood,
steel, concrete, clockworks, motors, controls, titanium,
Collection: Hartsfield Atlanta International Airport |
Just as the Roman's conquering general
became an Imperator, so time rules the activities at an
airport. This clock joins Nutt's Corncorde on Gate E-16 of
Hartsfield Atlanta International Airport, the hands of its rotating butterbean
marking time.
The butterbean perched atop the 6 foot tall carrot contains
clockworks. Powered by a motor located in the patinated steel and concrete
pedestal, the butterbean rotates slowly, as the clock ticks away. Keep
your eye on the butterbean lest you miss your flight!
Imperator joins Nutt's 10' long jet corn Corncorde
at Gate E-16. By the way, "Imperator" is also the name of
the breed of long carrot that supports the clock.
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